COURSE OVERVIEW:

The meaning of this course lies in the alignment of laboratory operations with the rigid health and safety mandates of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Compliance is not merely about avoiding fines; it is about creating a rigorously controlled environment where the "Chemical Hygiene Plan" is the operational reality. This program provides the regulatory knowledge and technical tools needed to navigate the complex "Laboratory Standard" (29 CFR 1910.1450) and ensure that the facility meets the highest level of federal health protection.

The scope of the training focuses on the administrative and technical requirements of OSHA compliance, including the implementation of "Permissible Exposure Limits" (PELs) and "Action Levels." It addresses the specific mandates for medical surveillance, record-keeping, and employee "Right to Know" training. Participants will explore the relationship between the OSHA Laboratory Standard and other critical regulations, such as the Hazard Communication Standard and the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, ensuring a comprehensive safety framework.

The coverage includes a deep investigation into the roles of the Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO), the documentation of employee exposure monitoring, and the maintenance of life-safety equipment. The course emphasizes the preparation for an OSHA inspection and the development of internal protocols for reporting workplace illnesses and injuries (OSHA 300 Logs). By mastering these compliance protocols, participants will be able to protect the laboratory's human assets while ensuring the legal and operational continuity of the organization.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Interpret the OSHA "Laboratory Standard" accurately.
• Develop and maintain a site-specific "Chemical Hygiene Plan" (CHP).
• Define the role and responsibilities of the Chemical Hygiene Officer.
• Understand "Permissible Exposure Limits" (PELs) and "Action Levels."
• Implement a compliant OSHA Hazard Communication program (GHS).
• Manage "Medical Surveillance" programs for exposed personnel.
• Utilize the OSHA "Hierarchy of Controls" for laboratory risks.
• Ensure compliance with the OSHA "Bloodborne Pathogens Standard."
• Maintain accurate OSHA 300 logs for injury and illness reporting.
• Prepare the laboratory for an unannounced OSHA inspection.
• Conduct "Employee Exposure Monitoring" and interpret results.
• Lead "Right to Know" training sessions for laboratory staff.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Laboratory Managers, Chemical Hygiene Officers, Safety Coordinators, and HR Professionals responsible for OSHA compliance.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.